The Boston Celtics eliminated the Orlando Magic from the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Tuesday night with a blowout 120-89 victory in Game 5. For much of the series, Jayson Tatum was squaring off against one of his close friends, Paolo Banchero, and after sending them packing, Tatum opened up on his relationship with Orlando's star forward.

Jayson Tatum went off 35 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds to help the Celtics rout the Magic 120-89 and win their first-round series in five games.

Jayson Tatum and Paolo Banchero go from mentor and protégé to playoff opponents as the Celtics prepare for first-round clash with the Magic.